The Fort Worth ISD Archive Center, situated within the District Service Center, serves as a valuable repository of historical materials chronicling the Fort Worth ISD’s past. The intertwined history of ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« and Fort Worth takes center stage during this Black History Month, with the Archive’s Museum showcasing several compelling exhibits.
On this "Tour Tuesday," we highlight the first free public school for African Americans in Fort Worth, that would eventually come to be known as I.M. Terrell High School.
Established in 1882, the school occupied a building at the intersection of East 9th and Pecan streets. The building had eight rooms and a capacity for 450 students. Isaiah Milligan Terrell, commonly known as “I.M.” Terrell, assumed the role of principal and superintendent of segregated schools, serving until 1915. Often referred to as Professor Terrell’s school, it officially adopted his name as I.M. Terrell High School in 1921.
In a captivating glimpse into the past, Professor Terrell is photographed alongside the 1st grade class of 1908 and the 7th grade class of 1906.
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The Billy W. Sills Center for Archives is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« District Service Center.
Phone: 817-814-2040
Address: 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76116
